The Tiger Times

Good Evening Tigers,

This is Noel Keener, the proud principal of Ragsdale High, with this week's updates.

We are excited to highlight some of our student athletes. Gracie Cuthrell recorded her 100th strikeout of the season this week, and Owen Robinson and Dillon Bullard both reached 100 hits in baseball! We also want to highlight Athletes of the Week, runner Elle Dawson and baseball player Dillon Bullard. Congratulations to Zykell Burke, who will represent Ragsdale at the Corrigan Faircloth Banquet this week. Zykell is an outstanding scholar athlete.

Speaking of celebrating students, we need your help celebrating our seniors! If your student has received any scholarships, grants, or awards this year, we want to hear about it! Not only will this information help us properly recognize their hard work during Awards Day on May 22nd, but it also highlights the success and strength of our graduating class as a whole. Please send all scholarship, grant, and award information to bradlek5@gcsnc.com by May 19th. We are so proud of all of our Tigers!

Interim reports will be sent out April 29 through document delivery. This means there are only 6 weeks left in the semester!

Prom tickets are on sale now! Tickets are $40 for one more week before they increase to $50 on May 3. Be sure to get your tickets now to lock in the lowest price. Non-Ragsdale students must complete a guest form. Prom is May 17!

Senior parents- we need your help with the Senior Picnic! See our newsletter, social media, or website newsletter link for more information.

Also, we need YOU to help us celebrate our amazing teachers! Starting May 5, we will have cards at the main office so that you can give a shoutout to your favorite Ragsdale Teacher. We also have a form in our newletter where you can leave messages of thanks. Students will have opportunity during all lunches to send notes. Our Ragsdale PTSA is asking for your help to bring treats for our teachers. See our newsletter for details.

All of our student fees have now been posted on School Funds Online. Please note that a transaction fee applies to all payments, including those made in person at the school using cash or check. An updated fee schedule can be found in this week's newsletter.

AP Exams begin the week starting May 5. More information is available in our news letter!

Thank you , have a great week, and, as always, TIGER PRIDE!

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Our students did an AMAZING job representing Ragsdale at the High Point Athletic Complex on Tuesday!

Congratulations to Gracie Cuthrell for reaching 100th strikeout of the season, and to Owen Robinson and Dillon Bullard for joining the 100 hits club!

• Arzo Basam, Chloe Kim, Kayden Lawrie, Layla Rodriguez, Eduardo Estrada-Perez, and Nicholas Rorie (not pictured) did an amazing job being our 2024-2025 Superintendent's Advisory Council representatives.
• Mr. Glenn in LUNCH DETENTION. Poor Mr. Glenn!
• We love seeing Ragsdale in full bloom!

CONGRATULATIONS to our Junior Marshals!

Our Engineering Tech students enjoyed a field trip to the ZMax Dragway to motorsports to core principles of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics.

Our Biology students participated in a Biology CARNIVAL (complete with games and prizes!) to review core concepts.

• RHS Disc Golf Club visited Johnson Street DGC!
• National Honor Society keeps giving back- they had a clean up just this weekend!

AP Exams are beginning soon Monday May 5...can you believe it? See the schedule below. REMEMBER- students MUST be on time!

Hey Tigers! We are wanting to hear what YOU want to hear for the bell music! Find the request below. QR codes are around the school. You must use your GCS account to make a request (remember- we have to find a good radio edit in order to play).

Ragsdale YMCA is offering FREE classes Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 until 5:30. Are you a staff member? A parent? Come and WORK OUT YOUR STRESS in a fun environment. Bring your water and lets get moving!

Guilford County Schools will be transitioning to a new Student Information System for the 25-26 school year and we need to have correct contact information for each student.

If you do not have a Power Parent Account, an email was sent to you on Friday, March 7th from Lucy Ragsdale High with directions to create an account. Please follow the directions to create an account. After creating the account, go to Forms and update all contact information including phone numbers, adding/deleting contacts, and if the student lives in the same household with the contact.

If you are a parent that already has a Power Parent Account, please sign into your account and update all contact information including phone numbers, adding/deleting contacts, and if the student lives in the same household with the contact.

Student Information greatly appreciates your assistance with this process. Please reach out to our Data Manager if you have any questions!

• The prom theme has been announced! Ragsdale is excited to present A Red Carpet Affair.
• Tickets must be purchased online in advance at www.gcsnc.schoolcashonline.com
• From April 1st - May 2nd, tickets are $40 (+$2 surcharge). From May 3rd - May 10th, tickets are $50 (+$3 surcharge). Prices go up to $60 (+$3 surcharge) from May 11 - May 14, so buy your tickets early!
• All non-Ragsdale guests must turn in a form no later than May 14th by 4:15. The form must be returned with a photocopy of the guests' photo ID.

Come to the Spring Dance Concert! $5 cash admission.

Free sports physicals are being offered in High Point on May 31, 2025 from 9am-1pm.

Ragsdale High School is proud to announce freshman standout Elle Dawson as this week’s Athlete of the Week following her incredible performance at the Dudley Invitational, where she captured 1st place overall in both the mile and two-mile run. Elle clocked a blazing 5:08 in the mile and an impressive 11:10 in the two-mile, reaffirming that she is one of the top young distance runners in the state.

As if her double victory at Dudley wasn't enough, Elle currently holds the #5 ranking in North Carolina among all freshmen in the 800m with a personal best of 2:21, showcasing her remarkable range and speed.

Elle has been putting together a stellar freshman campaign, highlighted by a 2nd place finish at the 4A NCHSAA State Championship in outdoor track. During the indoor season, she placed 9th overall in the 1500m and 14th overall in the 3200m at the 4A Indoor State Championship.

With a strong outdoor season already underway, Elle has qualified for the 4A Regional Championship, and all signs point to continued success as she looks to build on her momentum.

Ragsdale Athletics is incredibly proud of Elle’s achievements and looks forward to what’s to come from one of the most promising young athletes in the state.

Go Tigers!

Ragsdale High School is proud to announce senior Dillon Bullard as this week’s Athlete of the Week, following his outstanding performance in a crucial varsity conference baseball matchup against cross-town rival Southwest Guilford.

In a game packed with intensity and playoff implications, Bullard dramatically rose to the occasion. With the score tied in the top of the ninth inning, he delivered the game-winning blow—a clutch two-run double into left-center field—sealing a hard-fought road victory for the Tigers.

Bullard, the team’s starting catcher, has been a rock behind the plate all season and is widely regarded as one of the top catchers in the area. His leadership, grit, and consistency have made a tremendous impact on and off the field.

Looking ahead, Dillon will continue both his academic and athletic career at the University of Mount Olive next fall. We are excited to see him finish the regular season strong and help lead Ragsdale on what we hope will be a deep playoff run.

Please join us in congratulating Dillon Bullard on this well-deserved recognition.

We loved celebrating our senior baseball and softball players!

We would like to make sure you are aware of our electronic ticketing system, which aims to streamline the ticketing process and enhance the overall experience for spectators. This innovative solution will allow spectators to conveniently purchase tickets in advance online, reducing long queues and providing a more efficient entry process to the games. Furthermore, it is important to note that we will also be offering spectators the option to purchase tickets at the gate using a credit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. To ensure a contactless and efficient entry process, we kindly request that no cash be taken at the gate.

Lastly, please be informed that our ticket price has been increased to $9.00 per event.

Key Reminders:

• Electronic Ticketing– https://gofan.co/app/school/NC1942 - Tickets will be available to purchase before the game.
• Purchase Tickets @ the Gate - We only accept credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay NO CASH TRANSACTIONS!
• Live Stream NFHS: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/ragsdale-high-school-jameston-nc - Main Gym & Kenneth T. Miller Stadium (not currently working)
• Download the app "rSchoolsToday" for all the latest practice, game and match information.

The Campapalooza 2025 registration is live! chowan.edu/campapalooza

This year's camp will take place June 22nd through June 26th on the campus of Chowan University.

This 4 day academic summer camp is for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

During this mini college experience you will live on campus, have meals in the university cafeteria, and spend your days engaged in focused academic activities with our University faculty. Evening programming includes a variety of activities such as the pool, tie dyeing and Uno tournaments.

The GuilfordWorks’ Summer Vocation Initiative is a summer internship program designed to connect you with exciting job prospects in your chosen career pathway, gaining valuable work experience while developing essential skills that can lead to permanent, full-time employment. We welcome job seekers (16-24 years old) to register: Summer Vocation Initiative Participant Registration

The Mercy University Business Honors Program will conduct a week-long Summer Program for Rising Seniors (currently Juniors) in July 2025.

Students who come to the SLA:

• Experience college first-hand, living on campus.
• Explore potential careers in business.
• Visit Fortune 500 Companies
• Potential for up to full tuition scholarship at Mercy University (For Full Time Students)

While the fee should be $795, we have a Corporate Sponsor who has allowed us to keep it subsidized to only $695 for the whole week (which includes tuition, room, food/board, and activities).

You can apply using this link: https://form.jotform.com/asic22/la-application-2025.

This is the LAST SEMESTER for the Class of 2025! We will be updating information as it comes.

Dates (some dates subject to change)

• If you missed Cap and Gown Distribution on April 8th, you can pick up your order with Ms. Alker. If you owe a balance on your order, you must pay it before you will be able to pick it up.
• May 6, 2025: Cap and Gown photos

• May 20, 2025: Senior Prank (you must sign up w StuCo- information coming soon!)

• May 21, 2025: Senior Walks at JME, Millis, Union Hill and Pilot - Please wear cap and gown
• May 22, 2025: Senior Awards (students arrive by 6:15pm, event starts at 6:30pm)- Please wear cap and gown
• May 30, 2025: On site Graduation Practice (report to old gym by 9:15am- NO CAP OR GOWN NEEDED) and Senior Picnic
• June 9, 2025: 12:45pm- Mandatory Gradation Practice (no cap and gown) @ Coliseum Special Events Center (Graduation tickets provided at this time- estimated 8 tickets per graduate)
• June 10, 2025: 6-9:30 pm- Senior Sunset and Carnival
• June 11, 2025: 7:30pm- Graduation @ Coliseum Special Events Center (YES TO CAP AND GOWN)

Scholarships

• shift_ed Scholarships (GCS Students- last dollar)
• Scholarships and Search Engine
• CFNC Scholarships
• Scholarship Buddy
• Minority Scholarships
• Future Teachers

Student Services Information

• Stay in the know! Look for updates on our Student Services Website HERE.
• Join the Ragsdale School Counseling Remind group: 12th Grade = Text @rags2025 to 81010
• Bring in those SCHOLARSHIP AWARD LETTERS and let your counselor know where you have been accepted, where you plan to go. They also want to know if you plan to go to work, Trade School, or in to the Military!

Senior Graduation Letter

See our Graduation Letter below - it will give you all the details you need about graduation expectations!

Hello Senior Parents,

Can you believe it's Spring semester of our children's last year in high school! Such an exciting time for everyone. I hope each of your students have had a great four years of learning at Ragsdale and that they will take with them many happy memories of their time spent there. There are lots of fun activities planned for the Seniors in the upcoming weeks and we can use your support. We are planning a picnic on May 30th at the school after one of the scheduled graduation practices. There will be food and drink, the Kona Ice truck, and some fun games for everyone to play. We are asking for donations to help fund the day. Attached is a QR code that will take you to the Ragsdale PTSA website where you can make a donation for the picnic. A separate sign up will go out at a later date for volunteering on the day of the picnic.

Thank you for your support,

Linda Honeycutt

DESSERTS AND TREATS NEEDED: Teacher Appreciation Week is coming soon! Help us show our Ragsdale Teachers and Staff how much we appreciate them and all they do for our students. Please see the signup HERE for donations needed. Items may be dropped of in the front office Monday, April 28th thru Wednesday, May 7th. Thank you for your support!

THANK A TEACHER: Also, at the main office, we will have cards so that you can write a note of thanks to our amazing teachers. Don't have time to drop by? Put your information HERE and we will write the card for you! Students will have cards available at lunch and at the main office.

Week of April 27

Monday, April 28

• 5:30pm/7:00pm: Lacrosse @ Southwest
• 6:15pm: Corrigan Faircloth Banquet (The Summit Church)

Tuesday, April 29

Interim Reports Sent Out (only 6 weeks left of school)

• 11am: Golf @ Grandover
• 6:00pm: Soccer vs. Northwest
• 6:00pm: Baseball vs. TBA
• 6:00pm: Softball vs. TBA

Wednesday, April 30: Follow Homeroom schedule

• 4:00pm: Golf @ Grandover
• 5:00pm: Track vs. TBA
• 6:00pm: Baseball vs. TBA
• 6:00pm: Softball vs. TBA

Thursday, May 1

• 9:30am: 8th grade/JMS tours at Ragsdale
• 6:00pm: Men's Lacrosse @ Western
• 6:00pm: Soccer @ Southwest
• 7:00pm: Spring Dance Concert

Friday, May 2

• 4:30pm/7:00pm: Baseball @ Western
• 6:00pm: Softball @ Western
• 7:00pm: Spring Dance Concert

FUTURE EVENTS

May 5-9: Teacher Appreciation Week!

May 5-16: AP Exams

May 8: Chorus Concert

May 15: Instrumental Spring Concert

May 31: Free Sports Physicals!

PROM

May 17: The Terrace @ GSO Coliseum (8p to midnight)

GRADUATION

Practice: June 9 @ 1pm

Graduation: June 11 @ 7:30pm